Julia, thank you for responding. Please know that I am not angry; just sad and disappointed that—when things seem to be moving to closure—something happens and everything regresses. I know that my writing style can be a bit more emotionally charged than most, but that's just me expressing my personality. Being open with ones emotions is a sign of emotional health. Both my father and my brother struggled with their weight, and it was because they were bottling up their emotions rather than properly expressing them. I firmly believe the best way to honor those who came before us is to learn from them.

One of the things I admire most about corresponding with consummate professionals such as yourself is that you are unmoved by the emotion of the communications that you receive. You are mature enough to completely disregarding the ad hominem tendencies that I observe so often in lesser public servants. For you know it is only the substance of the message that matters, not the person saying it or the manner in which it is said.

I do hope you realize that it is very much in your best interest to help resolve this conflict. As such, I really do think you need to further insert yourself into the process as an interested 3rd party. If this goes to court, I'm afraid it's not going to look very good for you or the charter school whom you oversee.

Everyone is trying to craft a solution and the two parties are to be commended for their on-going efforts. I really do not think further anger is helpful. I know you are bright and concerned and you could be part of the win-win scenario they need to create.